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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sepultura - Nomad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shinya Aoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinya Aoki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henrique Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Aoki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramos swivels and escapes.
Ramos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramos but Ramos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramos swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Ramos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramos throws a low kick, looking for Aoki 's leg but Aoki calmly moves out of range.
Ramos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki 's sensitive parts.
Nice sprawl there from Ramos as Aoki shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramos stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki . Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Henrique Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Ramos.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Ramos manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ramos misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramos throws a shot to the body.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki scores with a jab. Ramos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramos takes a swing at Aoki 's ribcage but misses.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Aoki moved out of range nicely.
Aoki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki . Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki slips a straight right by Ramos.
A low kick from Aoki misses
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck for Aoki with that takedown attempt.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Ramos.
Ramos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aoki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aoki is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is aggressively charging in as Ramos backs up avoiding any damage. Ramos tosses out a jab and Aoki runs right into it face first! Aoki is out cold! Ramos dropped down on all fours and is barking in Aoki 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrique Ramos!
A victorious Henrique Ramos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Wietrzny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emong Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wietrzny comes to the cage accompanied by Hunter-Fallen. Salvacion has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Wietrzny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emong Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvacion throws a right and a left that Wietrzny avoids nicely.
Igor Wietrzny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wietrzny closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Salvacion has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salvacion wants to control but Wietrzny passes easily into half guard.
Wietrzny is working for a kimura but Salvacion is defending it quite comfortably.
Salvacion is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wietrzny with the ground and pound but Salvacion uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wietrzny throws an elbow that misses. Salvacion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wietrzny's guard. Nice move by Salvacion!
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Wietrzny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wietrzny pulls Salvacion in to control the position.
Salvacion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wietrzny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wietrzny has momentary wrist control but Salvacion slips an elbow through the middle.
Salvacion is working Wietrzny over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Wietrzny's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wietrzny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wietrzny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny keeping moving, preventing Salvacion from controlling successfully.
Wietrzny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wietrzny keeping full guard, as Salvacion tries to pass.
Wietrzny is trying to keep Salvacion in close.
Salvacion is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wietrzny doesn't seem bothered though.
Wietrzny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salvacion drives through with a takedown into Wietrzny's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny has his feet on Salvacion's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Salvacion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wietrzny.
Salvacion is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wietrzny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wietrzny wants it to stay on the feet.
Wietrzny scores with a nice head shot.
Salvacion slaps away a takedown attempt from Wietrzny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wietrzny. That's going to slow Salvacion down.
Salvacion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Wietrzny to counter with a crisp jab.
Salvacion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wietrzny stuffs the takedown.
Igor Wietrzny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emong Salvacion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up.
Salvacion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Wietrzny. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvacion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wietrzny was covering up waiting for the punch and Salvacion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salvacion distracts Wietrzny with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wietrzny wants to stand but Salvacion is controlling the position.
Salvacion pushes down on Wietrzny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Salvacion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Igor Wietrzny will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wietrzny is looking to clinch.
Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wietrzny defends well and Salvacion ends up having to push Wietrzny into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvacion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salvacion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salvacion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wietrzny is on top in guard.
Salvacion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wietrzny tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvacion is retaining full guard.
Wietrzny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wietrzny throws a big elbow that misses.
Wietrzny wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wietrzny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wietrzny looking to sit in guard and control but Salvacion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wietrzny looking to control.
Salvacion trying to control but Wietrzny is working from the bottom.
Wietrzny wants to stand but Salvacion is controlling the position.
Salvacion stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Wietrzny has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Salvacion manages to get his head free but now Wietrzny has transitioned to an armbar! Salvacion grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Wietrzny! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Wietrzny!
A very excited looking Igor Wietrzny made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Emong Salvacion spoke after the fight, saying 'He's the better man today... I will be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Togi Makabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Ka Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makabe's entrance music is Immigrant Song. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bong's choice of entrance music: ULTRAMAGNETIC MCs - Ego Trippin. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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265 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Togi Makabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Ka Bong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makabe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like El Ka Bong has been cut.
Bong tries to clinch but Makabe moves out of range.
Bong throws a series of punches but Makabe avoids them all with ease.
Bong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Makabe counters with a left to the body.
Makabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bong.
Bong throws a big shot that misses.
Makabe clinches.
Makabe lands a damaging elbow.
Makabe lands a nice knee to the body.
Bong looks winded!
Makabe crunches a lovely knee into Bong's ribcage.
Makabe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bong's face.
That has opened up El Ka Bong's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Makabe obliges.
Makabe lands a knee to the body.
Makabe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Makabe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Makabe connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Makabe.
Makabe lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makabe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees to the body from Makabe.
Makabe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bong's face.
Bong is rocked!
The cut above El Ka Bong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bong is still on wobbly legs! Can Makabe finish him?
Makabe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makabe pushes Bong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makabe lands a nice shot to the body.
Makabe digs a right hand underneath Bong's ribcage. Bong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makabe working the clinch nicely. Bong is working for position but Makabe cracks him with a big knee to the head! Bong crumples up against the cage and Makabe lands two more shots before the ref can save Bong! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Togi Makabe!
A relieved looking Togi Makabe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between January Kwiecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikatilo has chosen Black Sunshine as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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264 lbs
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Chikatilo!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chikatilo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kwiecinski sprawls well. Kwiecinski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chikatilo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kwiecinski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kwiecinski lands a right hook to the body.
Kwiecinski clinches up with Chikatilo and pushes him back against the cage.
Chikatilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kwiecinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chikatilo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kwiecinski misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Kwiecinski misses its intended target.
We've been told by Kwiecinski's head coaches at Beat Down Under that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwiecinski scores with a jab. Chikatilo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwiecinski. Chikatilo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Kwiecinski misses.
Kwiecinski lands the left hand.
Chikatilo rushes Kwiecinski and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwiecinski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chikatilo.
Kwiecinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chikatilo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chikatilo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kwiecinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chikatilo avoids it.
Chikatilo pushes Kwiecinski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwiecinski misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Chikatilo to work.
Kwiecinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Chikatilo controls his hands.
Chikatilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kwiecinski.
Chikatilo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kwiecinski's waist but Kwiecinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chikatilo off to one side.
Chikatilo loads up on a big right hand but Kwiecinski slips the punch.
Kwiecinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chikatilo momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kwiecinski. That snapped Chikatilo's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski moves into range and clinches up with Chikatilo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chikatilo pulls guard effortlessly.
Kwiecinski postures up in Chikatilo's guard and throws a big left but Chikatilo blocks it.
Kwiecinski preventing the sweep.
Kwiecinski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chikatilo's guard.
Kwiecinski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwiecinski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chikatilo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwiecinski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kwiecinski preventing the sweep.
Chikatilo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kwiecinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kwiecinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kwiecinski postures up in Chikatilo's guard and throws a big left but Chikatilo blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski throws an elbow that misses. Chikatilo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kwiecinski's guard. Nice move by Chikatilo!
Chikatilo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kwiecinski tries to escape but Chikatilo is in control.
Chikatilo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kwiecinski is trying to escape and Chikatilo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kwiecinski is forced to tap! Nice work there by Chikatilo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Chikatilo!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Chikatilo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dre Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka has chosen The Bags - Cavemen Rejoice as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
20 - 20 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker looks to land a combination but Suokuokka avoids it well.
Parker sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Suokuokka to the ground! Parker dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Akseli Suokuokka has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suokuokka can't escape the position.
Suokuokka tries to hold on but Parker postures up.
Suokuokka is trying to escape the mount.
Suokuokka wants to hold on but Parker pushes him away.
Suokuokka is trying desperately to improve position.
Suokuokka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Suokuokka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Parker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suokuokka dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Suokuokka's head and hops out.
Suokuokka closes the distance and clinches.
Suokuokka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Suokuokka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suokuokka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suokuokka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker throws a right and a left that Suokuokka avoids nicely.
We've been told by Parker's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Suokuokka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Parker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suokuokka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Suokuokka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Parker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Parker defending against the ground and pound.
Suokuokka wants to take a breather but Parker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Suokuokka.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Parker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Suokuokka.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suokuokka blocks a head kick by Parker.
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Suokuokka has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to break free but Suokuokka pushes him back against the cage.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suokuokka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suokuokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suokuokka doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Suokuokka dodges the punch combination from Parker.
Suokuokka tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Suokuokka blocks a head kick by Parker.
Suokuokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suokuokka shoots in but no luck this time.
Suokuokka is looking to slow Parker down with leg kicks.
Suokuokka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suokuokka rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suokuokka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka moves into range and clinches up with Parker.
Parker being controlled against the cage.
Suokuokka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dre Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akseli Suokuokka.
Suokuokka has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Parker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parker tries to break free but Suokuokka pushes him back against the cage.
Suokuokka misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suokuokka misses with the head strike.
Suokuokka throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Parker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suokuokka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Suokuokka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parker's efforts to push away.
Suokuokka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akseli Suokuokka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Parker throws a right and a left that Suokuokka avoids nicely.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Suokuokka.
Parker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Suokuokka wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Parker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Suokuokka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parker's half guard.
Suokuokka working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Suokuokka lands a nice short elbow.
Parker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Suokuokka.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suokuokka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker throws a left that rocks Suokuokka and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Parker dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Suokuokka regain composure!
Suokuokka is rocked!
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suokuokka can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker in the domination position with Suokuokka hanging on.
Suokuokka is still in real trouble! Can Parker finish him?
Suokuokka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parker's best efforts.
Parker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Parker stands up from half guard.
Suokuokka seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker leaves Suokuokka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Suokuokka throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Suokuokka moves out of range easily.
Parker sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Suokuokka to the ground! Parker dives into full mount looking to finish!
Parker looking to control but Suokuokka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka tries to reverse the position but Parker maintains control.
Suokuokka keeps trying to improve his position.
Suokuokka tries to hold on but Parker pushes him away.
Suokuokka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Parker decides to stand up.
Dre Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka blocks a head kick by Parker.
Suokuokka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suokuokka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dre Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Suokuokka rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Parker wants to break free but Suokuokka has control.
Parker can't break the clinch.
Suokuokka looking to stall.
Suokuokka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dre Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suokuokka clinches.
Suokuokka lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Parker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akseli Suokuokka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Parker drops his shoulder and cracks Suokuokka with a huge uppercut! Suokuokka goes down! Can Parker finish him?
Parker postures up.
Parker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A head kick misses from Parker.
Suokuokka connects with a nice looking jab.
Suokuokka avoids the head kick by Parker.
Suokuokka closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suokuokka misses with a punch on the inside.
Suokuokka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dre Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suokuokka wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suokuokka moves into the clinch.
Akseli Suokuokka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suokuokka drags the fight down to the ground.
Suokuokka has control of Parker's left arm, preventing Parker from doing any damage.
Suokuokka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akseli Suokuokka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Suokuokka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parker's guard.
Parker is looking to stand up but Suokuokka isn't so interested in that idea.
Suokuokka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suokuokka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker wants to stand but Suokuokka is controlling the position.
Suokuokka is looking to work some ground and pound but Parker has wrist control.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Suokuokka from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suokuokka doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Suokuokka tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Parker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akseli Suokuokka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Suokuokka forces Parker back against the cage and clinches.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suokuokka has him pressed against the cage.
Parker tries to circle away but Suokuokka has him pinned against the cage.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suokuokka jumps guard but Parker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Suokuokka trying to stall but Parker improves his position.
Suokuokka misses with some punches.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suokuokka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suokuokka throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
Suokuokka trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Suokuokka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Suokuokka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suokuokka prevents Parker from standing back up.
Suokuokka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dre Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suokuokka slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Suokuokka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suokuokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dre Parker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dre Parker!
Dre Parker made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to the BFT for sticking with me through the tough times!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes to the cage accompanied by Kollegah - Bossaura. Jake The Snake struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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226 lbs
30 - 20 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Snake!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a leg kick but The Snake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steel slips under a jab.
The Snake misses with a jab to the body
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Jake The Snake has been cut.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
The Snake feints the counter takedown.
The Snake lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Snake checks a low kick from Steel.
The Snake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel throws a low kick but The Snake avoids it.
A jab from The Snake does it's job there.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Snake blocks the body kick.
The Snake lands a body shot.
Steel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Snake digs a good hook to Steel's body.
The Snake blocks a jab.
The Snake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Snake misses the jab.
The Snake scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Snake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and The Snake moves out of range easily.
Steel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Snake if he has to take too many more of those.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Snake's sensitive parts.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through The Snake's defenses.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and The Snake counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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The Snake is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Snake throws an elbow but Steel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Snake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Snake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
The Snake trying to control the pace.
The Snake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Snake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
The Snake passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The Snake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Snake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel wants to improve his position but The Snake is controlling well.
The Snake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Snake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Snake misses the shot to the body.
A big right from The Snake misses.
Steel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Snake to score with a decent uppercut.
The Snake misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
The Snake tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Snake cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Steel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from The Snake misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake The Snake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake The Snake's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and The Snake moves out of range easily.
The Snake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Snake lands a head shot.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Snake.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel.
Good leg kick by Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Snake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel throws a quick counter kick to the body but The Snake avoids it.
The Snake lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel throws a push kick but The Snake slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Snake. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Snake fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Snake drops his hands momentarily and Steel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Snake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
The Snake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Snake looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jake The Snake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Snake blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Snake.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel slips a jab from The Snake.
Steel tried to counter with a leg kick but The Snake avoided it.
The Snake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but The Snake avoids it.
The Snake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
The Snake moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick.
Steel avoids the body shot from The Snake.
The Snake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel moves out of range as The Snake strikes.
Steel misses with a low kick.
The Snake moves out of range of the body kick from Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Snake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
The Snake swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel tries to land a leg kick but The Snake saw it coming and moves away.
The Snake loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Snake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Snake wants to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch position.
The Snake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Snake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel lands with a straight right. The Snake didn't see that one coming.
Steel with a hook.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel scores with a head kick.
The Snake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Snake is rocked!
The Snake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
The Snake is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a big right hand that sends The Snake crashing to the mat! Steel stays standing though and waves The Snake back to his feet!
Steel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Snake throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Steel misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
The Snake seems to have recovered his senses.
The Snake misses with a jab to the body
and Steel counters with an inside leg kick.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Snake moves away.
Steel looks to throw a body kick
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel connects with a body shot.
The Snake throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
The Snake steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steel. That one must have hurt.
Steel throws a wild body kick that The Snake sees coming a mile off.
The Snake looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
The Snake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
Steel throws a jab when The Snake was well out of range.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Snake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Snake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Snake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Jake The Snake's cut even more.
The Snake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel looks to land a right hand but The Snake moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Steel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake The Snake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Steel wants to slow The Snake down by chopping away at his legs.
Steel looks for the body kick but The Snake saw that one coming.
The Snake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Snake throws out the jab.
Steel throws a front kick aimed at The Snake's knee but The Snake avoids it well.
The Snake unleashes a big counter combination but Steel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Snake checks it well.
The Snake misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Steel.
The Snake looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
The Snake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a front kick aimed at The Snake's knee but The Snake avoids it well.
Steel throws a hook but The Snake avoids it easily.
The Snake misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steel thows a body kick. The Snake tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Snake lands with a good body shot.
The Snake moves out of range of the body kick.
The Snake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steel blocks a jab.
Steel scores with the left hand. The Snake knows he should have avoided that one.
The Snake throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
The Snake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Snake. That did some damage!
The Snake misses with the combination.
Steel throws a body kick that misses
and The Snake counters by clinching up.
The Snake wants to stall.
The Snake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
The Snake wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Steel - that landed with a thud.
The Snake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Snake.
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Snake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as The Snake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steel tries to land a leg kick but The Snake saw it coming and moves away.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Snake misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a leg kick.
Steel misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Snake.
The Snake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel on the side of the head.
The Snake has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
The Snake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
The Snake lands a nice shot to the body.
The Snake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
The Snake blocking some punches.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Snake looking to slow down the pace here.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as The Snake controls the action.
The Snake keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Snake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Snake pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but The Snake uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Snake blocks a body shot from Steel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Snake trying to stall but Steel improves his position.
The Snake tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of The Snake's head.
The Snake blocks a body shot from Steel.
The Snake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Snake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Snake lands a nice shot to the body.
The Snake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
Good body shot from The Snake.
The Snake turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Snake controls the position.
Jake The Snake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel is trying to buck The Snake off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake The Snake.
I think The Snake has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake The Snake!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jake The Snake made sure he mentioned Tokyo United Fightwear , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Vimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Vimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vimes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vimes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vimes throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
Vimes throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Shields tries to counter it with a takedown but Vimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vimes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shields.
Shields takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Shields checks a low kick from Vimes.
Shields with the counter takedown but Vimes avoids it easily.
Vimes throws a hook but Shields avoids it easily.
Vimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
Vimes misses with a looping left.
Vimes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shieldss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vimes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields moves away from the strike by Vimes.
Vimes misses with a wild body shot.
Vimes missing with a left hand there. Shields was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vimes defends it well.
Vimes swinging wildly here.
Shields tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vimes stalks Shields and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shields's face. Shields staggers backwards, shaken.
Shields uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vimes.
Shields with the counter takedown but Vimes avoids it easily.
Vimes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice cross by Vimes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vimes misses with a straight right.
Vimes tries to bum rush Shields with a series of wild strikes but Shields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
Vimes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vimes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Samuel Vimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vimes.
Shields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vimes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vimes throws a right and a left that Shields avoids nicely.
Shields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vimes throws out the jab.
Shields is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some bone on bone action there as Shields checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Vimes.
Vimes looks to throw the jab but Shields is out of range.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vimes defends it well.
Vimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shields.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Vimes misses.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vimes defends it well.
Vimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Shields.
Vimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vimes misses with a left hand
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shields is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vimes sees it coming and defends easily.
Shields thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shields wants to free his trapped foot but Vimes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is trying for a kimura here. Vimes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shields wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Shields!
After winning the bout, Jake Shields thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kryptonite. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
252 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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260 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Velasquez scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Frank Stevens has been cut.
Stevens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stevens has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Velasquez.
Velasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Velasquez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stevens regains guard immediately.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Velasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stevens is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Velasquez working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Velasquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oh Stevens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velasquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Velasquez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Velasquez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stevens is trying to escape and Velasquez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stevens is forced to tap! Nice work there by Velasquez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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